Postcode OL7 9FU is located in a major urban area, within the Ashton Waterloo ward of Tameside in the North West region, and forms part of the Ashton Waterloo area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ashton Waterloo is £36,321 per year. The nearest station is Ashton-Under-Lyne located about 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Ashton Waterloo has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,015 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Ashton Waterloo has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 42.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ashton Waterloo is £36,321 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near OL7 9FU.
Ashton Waterloo near OL7 9FU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ashton-Under-Lyne located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Ashton-Under-Lyne | N/A | Walking directions to Ashton-Under-Lyne |
Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £202,000 in Ashton Waterloo area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £450,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £342,500 |
| Flats | 5 | £106,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £231,500 |
| Terraced | 34 | £170,500 |
10 year median price trend in Ashton Waterloo
In the OL7 9FU postcode area, located within Ashton Waterloo, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL7 9FU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | 2 Lord Sheldon Way, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 7UB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | Bradbury Street, Tameside, OL7 9DA | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.3 mi | The Clock Shop | Taunton Hall Close, Tameside, OL7 9JP | Walking directions to The Clock Shop |
| 0.5 mi | Farmfoods | 12 Picton Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL7 9QF | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
Annual council tax rates for Tameside district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.